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Missed out on our National Conference? - Get the Recording here!
The One Health – From Soil to Society conference organised by Macra na Feirme, CEJA and Devenish Nutrition and supported by Macra Agricultural Skillnet told of the importance of farmers and farming to the core of human health on the morning of Friday, 13th November 2020. This webinar which doubled as Macra na Feirme’s annual conference was held via Zoom.
Student Fund Must include All Agriculture Students
Macra na Feirme has welcomed the allocation of an additional €50m for 3rd level student supports by Minister Michael McGrath, Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform. The funding is for extra supports for students across the 3rd level sector.
Broadband Capital Funding Welcome but sting in the tail for Rural Ireland with increased Carbon Tax
Macra na Feirme has welcomed the commitment to accelerate the rural Broadband Plan roll-out with an additional €132m capital allocation.
Funding for Food Ombudsman, new Agri-Environmental Schemes and Brexit supports welcomed by Macra
Funding for Food Ombudsman, new agri-environmental schemes and supports for food exports due to Brexit is welcomed by Macra na Feirme in the increase of €179 million.